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Best Schools in Cape Charles, VA
Cape Charles, VA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,025 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Cape Charles meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cape Charles, VA
The top high schools in Cape Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank W. Cox High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
2. Kecoughtan High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
3. Northampton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cape Charles, VA
The top middle schools in Cape Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Great Neck Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1055 Students
2. Benjamin Syms Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
3. Northampton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cape Charles, VA
The top elementary schools in Cape Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John B. Dey Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Beach City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 775 Students
2. Kiptopeke Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northampton County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
3. Cape Charles Christian School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Charles Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 63 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cape Charles, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cape Charles, VA has a total population of 3,985 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cape Charles, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cape Charles, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cape Charles, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cape Charles, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cape Charles, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cape Charles, VA
How many schools are in Cape Charles, VA?
Cape Charles, VA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,025 students in total.
How do schools in Cape Charles perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Cape Charles score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Cape Charles meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cape Charles?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Cape Charles
1 of 1 schools in Cape Charles carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Cape Charles. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.